This is a device for mining BTC from home with a touchscreen interface that allows checking network data in real time.
This mini ASIC achieves 1 TH/s of computational power.
The Bitaxe Touch generates estimated electricity costs of 0.05 dollars per day.
The mini ASIC Bitaxe Touch, an open-source device for mining Bitcoin from home, will hit the market today, June 11. Equipped with an 800×480 pixel LCD touchscreen interface, this device allows real-time monitoring of network parameters.
At the time of updating this article at 8:30 p.m. UTC, adding the Bitaxe Touch to the shopping cart from Solo Satoshi's page requires entering an access code. On its X account, the reseller of Touch responsible for its shipping announced that at some undefined time yesterday they would remove that code, so that anyone could buy the mini ASIC. However, today, June 12, purchasing the miner still requires an access code.
According to Solo Satoshi, the company behind Touch, this mini ASIC was launched on the market in a 30-day presale at a price of 325 dollars. Additionally, there was also a reservation option available 90 days in advance. Shipments of the device began, theoretically, yesterday, June 11.
Touch, reported by CriptoNoticias, stands out for its touchscreen that displays data such as the price of bitcoin (BTC/USD), recommended network fees, mining difficulty, global hashrate (computational power), and the countdown to the next halving.
Features of the Bitaxe Touch
The Bitaxe Touch can be configured with one of two Bitmain chips used in its S21 industrial ASIC line: the BM1368 or the BM1370, which determines its hashrate.
According to Solo Satoshi, the company behind Touch, the BM1368 chip allows this mini ASIC to achieve a hashrate of between 650 and 750 GH/s (gigahashes per second).
On the other hand, the BM1370 chip was initially announced with a hashrate of up to 1.6 TH/s. However, Solo Satoshi's official page now indicates that this chip offers between 950 GH/s and 1 TH/s of computational power.
This discrepancy in the hashrate may be explained by Solo Satoshi, without clarifying, referring to Touch reaching 1.6 TH/s with techniques like overclocking, although with a risk of overheating.
On the other hand, with an energy efficiency of between 17 and 20 W/TH (watts per terahash), depending on the selected configuration, the Bitaxe Touch is an attractive option for home mining, as, according to its specifications, this mini ASIC consumes between 14.5 and 17 watts, generating an estimated electricity cost of '0.05 dollars per day', equivalent to about 1.5 dollars monthly, depending on local rates.
Its dimensions of 13.97 cm long, 8.89 cm high, and 8.89 cm wide, along with a weight of 1.1 kg, as well as its silent fans and low heat emission, facilitate the use of Touch in home environments.
Accessible mining for everyone
The Bitaxe Touch aims to simplify Bitcoin mining with its 'plug-and-mine' setup. Users need to connect the device to a 5-volt power source (USB-C or standard power outlet), configure the Wi-Fi through the touchscreen, and enter their bitcoin wallet address to start mining.
Additionally, this mini ASIC is compatible with solo and pool mining, and uses the open-source firmware AxeOS, which allows adjustments through a web portal. As an open-source project, the Bitaxe Touch enables the community and developers to inspect and improve its hardware and software, fostering transparency and collaboration.
Thus, this device, priced at 325 dollars, designed for home users, combines accessibility, efficiency, and a compact design, while promoting the decentralization of bitcoin mining.
Finally, and according to the announcement, Solo Satoshi is producing few units of the Bitaxe Touch, which could imply a real shortage or a marketing strategy to boost its demand.$BTC
